UNIT GROUP 6392 VETERINARY NURSES
VETERINARY NURSES care for animals under treatment or in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assist veterinarians to perform procedures and operations.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least one years relevant experience.
Tasks Include:
- holding animals to allow examination and treatment by veterinarians
- cleaning and sterilising examination tables and equipment
- preparing instruments and handing them to the veterinarian
- assisting veterinarian to administer anaesthetics and oxygen during operations
- maintaining stock control and records
- placing animals in cages for recovery from operations and monitoring their condition
Occupations:
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